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The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord. Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)On this New Year’s Day, you might say, “I’m looking forward … Continue reading →

http://ccc.usccb.org/cccradio/NABPodcasts/16_08_07.mp3 Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-22 Luke 12:32-48 Faith is the realization of what is hoped for. (Hebrews 11:1) Famous people who excel in their field can also be considered authors. People like Frederick Taylor and … Continue reading →

today’s readings Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Pentecost Sunday (Solemnity) They were all filled with the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:4) “The Holy Spirit is the love of God. Within the Trinity, he … Continue reading →

Today’s Readings Psalm 117:1-2 Mark 16:15-18 Acts 22:3-16 Why delay? (Acts 22:16) Think of two newlyweds. They may tell their friends about the fireworks that went off when they first met. Perhaps she talks about how she first saw him … Continue reading →

Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10 Psalm 19:8-10, 15 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Today’s Audio Readings Today is holy to your Lord your God. (Nehemiah 8:9) In today’s first reading, the Israelites were reaffirming their covenant with the Lord as they listened … Continue reading →

Today’s Audio Readings 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 96:1-3, 7-10 1 Corinthians 12:4-1 John 2:1-11 They have no wine. (John 2:3) This is one of those stories that appears only in the Gospel of John. No one … Continue reading →

Today’s Audio Readings Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10 Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 The Baptism of the Lord (Feast) He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 3:16) When we think about the baptism of Jesus, three different … Continue reading →

Today’s Audio Readings Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 In the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived. (Matthew 2:1) Experience tells us that if you wake up expecting that you’re going … Continue reading →

Today’s Audio Readings Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 The Lord bless you and keep you! (Numbers 6:24) How … Continue reading →

Today’s Audio Readings 7th Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 1 John 2:18-21 Psalm 96:1-2, 11-13 John 1:1-18 He was in the beginning with God. (John 1:2) John’s Gospel begins with a beautiful hymn describing “the … Continue reading →